My Christmas List

I've been struggling with silence for the past two weeks.
Maybe it's comes with the holiday season.
I observed that people are just laid back during this time of the year.
I myself have been busy having fun,
and I've not been taking down notes.
Or maybe I'm just lazy enough to write. Haha.
My fingers lost fire because the weather's cold and
it's so inviting just to snooze around.
Anyway it's Christmas break already!
Haha. Yahoo!

Here I am, writing again because I feel the need to.
I'm sharing to you my Christmas break to-do list.
Why did I bother to post it?
Because laying it down means to me
that I bravely give you my word to fulfill the list.
This is new to me,
I've never been this bold to broadcast my plans ahead.
But this is my way of helping myself. Haha.
It's my challenge to self-discipline actually.
In my list, some are already checked out,
and I plan to finish the list
before coming back to school on Jan. 5.
In the list, you'll find some serious stuff, and some silly stuff as well.
I hope you might find some meaning into my scribbles.


Things to do on Christmas break 2008:

Everyday:
-Wake up early.
-Read the bible.
-Exercise.
-Have breakfast with Mom.
-Write.
-Dream.
-Relax.
-Talk with someone.
-Read.

In my quiet time:
-Rest and reflect in His presence.
-Plan for the coming year. Make resolutions.
-Organize the written plans for YLSS 28.

Family:
-Stay at home most of the time.
-Fetch Ate Tatee on Dec. 24, 4:05am, Cebu Pac flight from Singapore.
-Play Dota with Gerard.
-Read with Iday.
-Play with Cheenoe.
-Yes to any family activity.

With Mayi:
-Gift giving to the streets. (will blog on this after the activity)
-Christmas date.
-Watch a movie.
-Shopping.
-Coffee date.

Cell group:
-Meet. If unavailable, have a schedule for next meeting.
-Direction from Jan
-Assign prayer leader

Planned and confirmed Parties:
-Subsction C2 KTV party
-Carlof and Jan White party
-BLDYouth's Kalikimaka Luau
-FCH's Stockholder's Party
Still waiting for confirmations for other reunions.

Play and practice:
-Piano
-Guitar
-Basketball with Kuya Aboy and Seton friends

Read:
-Prayer of Jabez (3rd time)
-Deliverance from Evil Spirits
(found this interesting old book in our mini-library at home)
-New book (Still undecided)

Update:
-Blog
-Friendster

Clean and Fix:
-My study table
-Closet
-Piano tuning at home

Watch:
-Downloaded movies (5)
-Love Actually
-Finally finish House Season 4

I would've wanted to write more.
But I'd like to keep it attainable given the time I have.
Also, I choose to open myself to the surprises from the Lord.
I'm sure there is. God loves surprises.

Friends, do you want to have a meaningful time this holiday season?
Make plans. Write it down. And do it.
In life, nothing beats a dreamer who follows his dreams.
Aside from His presence in our lives,
God has given us a precious gift --- Time.
Spend it wisely, because most are at poverty on this nowadays.
Have a quiet time alone with God. Be thankful.
Be with your family.
Be with the people who give meaning to your life.
Give back all the blessings you received during the year.
Prepare for the coming year.
Spend time to improve yourself.
Revisit your forgotten talents, add fire to your passions.
There are a lot of things that can add meaning to your Christmas season.
Just remember to have a great time in doing it all.

Wishing you a wonderful and a meaningful Christmas,
-Didoy